Implants and instruments with flexible features
US11596525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/30985
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to one embodiment of the disclosure, an implant includes a body having a surface with a flexible pattern defined by a plurality of material segments including a first material segment and a second material segment. The first material segment abuts the second material segment. Further, the first material segment includes a first non-linear shape extending between a first end and a second end while the second material segment includes a second non-linear shape extending between a first end and a second end. The two material segments are interconnected such that one of the first end and the second end of the first non-linear shape is interconnected with one of the first end and the second end of the second non-linear shape.
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